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But there is some good news, thankfully. "I do see people taking a stand against these types of jokes nowadays," Megan said. "But, I am baffled at the people that think that these are funny."
"Nevertheless, I think most stereotypes have underlying meanings for almost any country and a backstory and I think these differences make the world a beautiful place (as long as it doesn’t oppose any groups in society)."
At the end of the day, everyone is entitled to their own opinions. But "if someone can make a joke against a country but has never stepped foot in it or has only been to one city, the joke is kind of on them."
Lastly, Megan wanted to ask people to stop stereotyping. "Simple as that. Realize that if you see a video of 'people not knowing a single country in Africa', you’re likely seeing the highlights of the worst of the people just as you see the funniest bits when you see a movie trailer."
"If you’re traveling abroad and you have run-ins with a society being rowdy and obnoxious at your hotel or hostel, chances are there are some people from that same society at a nearby hotel holding themselves together a bit more," Megan concluded.
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